Getting a Dog
From first thoughts to first walk home — what to plan, buy, and prepare.

Setting Up Daily Wellness Routines For Your New Dog
Discover how to establish a structured daily wellness routine for your new dog. Learn feeding, potty, and exercise schedules for a smooth transition.
Dr. Hannah Wickes
Puppy-Proofing Your Home for Families with Toddlers
Learn how to puppy-proof your home for families with toddlers. Discover safe zones, essential baby gates, and a timeline to prepare kids for a new dog.
Beth Carrasco
7-Day Food Transition Guide for Your Newly Adopted Dog
Learn how to safely transition your newly adopted dog to a new diet with our step-by-step 7-day feeding guide, preventing upset stomachs and stress.
Priya Sutaria
Ultimate Room-By-Room Dog-Proofing Guide For New Owners
Prepare your home for a new dog with our ultimate room-by-room dog-proofing guide. Discover essential safety tips, costs, and puppy-proofing products.
Tom Renshaw
Dog Breed Genetics: Health Profiles and DNA Testing Guide
Discover common genetic health risks in popular dog breeds. Learn how to read health profiles and use DNA testing before bringing your new dog home.
Marcus Aldridge
Choosing the Best Family Dog for Homes with Toddlers
Discover the best dog breeds for toddlers, essential safety tips, and a step-by-step guide to preparing your home for a safe, happy family introduction.
Aaron Whyte
New Dog Daily Schedule: First Week Wellness Routine
Discover the ideal daily schedule and wellness routine for your newly adopted dog. Learn feeding, potty, and decompression tips for the first week.
Tom Renshaw
Shelter Dog Behavior Case Studies: Decoding Shelter Stress
Discover how shelter stress alters dog behavior. Read real case studies on barrier frustration and shutdown dogs to choose the right rescue for your home.
Dr. Hannah Wickes
Understanding Dog Breed Genetics Before Getting a Puppy
Learn how to navigate dog breed genetics, understand health clearances, and evaluate genetic testing before bringing your new puppy home.
Anouk Beaumont
Dog Breed Health Profiles: Understanding Genetic Tests
Learn how to read dog breed health profiles and genetic tests. Discover essential OFA clearances and DNA screening tips before bringing a puppy home.
Jonas Cole
The 3-3-3 Rule: A Rescue Dog's Journey to Feeling at Home
Discover how the 3-3-3 rule helped a fearful rescue dog thrive. Learn actionable decompression tips, essential gear, and timelines for your new adoption.
Marcus Aldridge
The Ultimate Room-by-Room Dog-Proofing Guide for New Owners
dog-proof your home with our room-by-room guide. Discover essential safety tips, toxic plant lists, & puppy-proofing products for new owners
Jonas Cole
Choosing the Right Adventure Dog Breed for Your Travel
Discover how to choose the right adventure dog breed for your travel lifestyle, including top breeds, travel gear, and essential preparation tips.
Jonas Cole
The 3-3-3 Rule: Helping Your Rescue Dog Decompress
Discover the 3-3-3 rule for rescue dog adoption. Learn practical decompression tips, essential gear, and a timeline to help your new dog feel at home.
Robin Maitland
The First 30 Days: A Week-by-Week Puppy Training Plan
Bring your new puppy home with confidence. Follow this week-by-week training progression plan for the first 30 days to build obedience and trust.
Anouk Beaumont
How to Evaluate Breed Health Profiles and Genetic Risks
Learn how to evaluate breed health profiles and genetic risks before getting a dog. Discover essential screening tests and genetic tools for new owners.
Beth Carrasco
Best Smart Tech Essentials For Your New Dog's Arrival
Discover the best smart tech essentials for bringing a new dog home. From GPS trackers to pet cameras, learn how modern gadgets ease the transition.
Jonas Cole
Smart Home Tech Setup Guide for Bringing a New Dog Home
Discover the best smart home tech and gadgets to prepare for your new dog. From GPS trackers to pet cameras, set up a safe, modern home today.
Anouk Beaumont
How to Prepare Your Home and Kids for a New Family Dog
Learn how to prepare your home and children for a new dog. Discover safety tips, baby gate recommendations, and age-appropriate interaction guides.
Beth Carrasco
First-Week Rescue Dog Decompression: Behavior Case Studies
Discover how to prepare your home and manage the first week with a rescue dog using real behavioral case studies and the proven 3-3-3 decompression rule.
Dr. Hannah Wickes
The First 90 Days: A Training Progression Plan for New Dogs
Discover a step-by-step 90-day training progression plan for your new dog. Learn foundational commands, essential gear, and decompression timelines.
Beth Carrasco
Essential Tech Gadgets to Prepare Your Home for a New Puppy
Discover the best smart tech gadgets to prepare your home for a new puppy. From GPS trackers to pet cameras, set up your modern dog care toolkit.
Priya Sutaria
Behavior Case Study: Adopting a Fearful Rescue Dog
Discover how to help a fearful rescue dog decompress. This behavior case study covers the 3-3-3 rule, essential gear, and actionable steps for new owners.
Tom Renshaw
First Week Dog Feeding Guide: Diet Transition & Schedule
Master your new dog's first week with our expert feeding guide. Learn diet transition strategies, daily schedules, and essential nutrition tips.
Beth Carrasco
Dog Genetic Testing: Guide To Breed Health Profiles
Learn how to navigate dog genetic testing, read breed health profiles, and ask breeders the right questions to ensure a healthy puppy or rescue.
Anouk Beaumont
Understanding Dog Genetics & Health Screenings Before...
Learn how to evaluate breed health profiles, genetic testing, and OFA screenings before bringing your new dog home to ensure a healthy, happy companion.
Jonas Cole
Preparing Your Home for a Rescue: 3 Behavior Case Studies
Discover how to prepare your home for a rescue dog. Explore three behavior case studies on setting up decompression zones and managing early anxiety.
Aaron Whyte
Rescue Dog Adoption: A Practical 30-Day Survival Guide
Discover how to help your rescue dog decompress with our practical 30-day guide. Learn the 3-3-3 rule, setup costs, and essential training tips.
Anouk Beaumont
Dog Breed Health Profiles: Understanding Canine Genetics
read dog breed health profiles, understand canine genetics, verify breeder clearances, & avoid costly hereditary diseases before getting a dog
Jonas Cole
Best Family Dogs for Toddlers: Breeds, Prep, Safety
Discover the best dog breeds for toddlers, essential home prep gear, and safety tips to ensure a harmonious bond between your young kids and new dog.
Jonas Cole
Dog Breed Health Clearances: A Guide to Puppy Genetics
Learn how to verify dog breed health clearances and genetic tests before getting a puppy. Protect your future dog from hereditary diseases with our guide.
Marcus Aldridge
Dog-Proofing Your Home: Room-by-Room Puppy Safety Guide
Learn how to dog-proof your home with this room-by-room safety guide. Discover essential puppy-proofing products, costs, and expert tips for new owners.
Tom Renshaw
Essential Smart Tech to Prepare Your Home for a New Dog
Discover the best smart home tech, GPS trackers, and pet cameras to puppy-proof your space and prepare for your new dog's arrival.
Priya Sutaria
Shelter Dog Behavior Case Studies: A Guide For Adopters
Discover how shelter dog behavior case studies help adopters choose the right rescue. Learn to decode assessments and prepare for common traits.
Anouk Beaumont
Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Families With Toddlers
Discover the best dog breeds for families with toddlers. Learn essential safety tips, prep checklists, and breed traits to ensure a safe, happy home.
Priya Sutaria
A Complete Guide To Your New Puppy Feeding Schedule
the ultimate new puppy feeding schedule. Learn how to transition your new dog's diet safely, portion sizes, & essential first-month nutrition tips
Beth Carrasco
Genetic Testing for Dogs: What to Know Before You Buy
Discover why dog DNA testing and breed health profiles matter before bringing a puppy home. Compare top tests and learn to spot genetic red flags.
Tom Renshaw
Best Dog Breeds for Active Owners and Frequent Travelers
Discover the best dog breeds for active owners and frequent travelers. Learn which adventurous pups thrive on the road and in the great outdoors.
Beth Carrasco
How to Read a Dog's Genetic Health Profile Before Buying
Learn how to interpret canine genetic health profiles and DNA tests before adopting or buying a dog to ensure a healthy, happy lifelong companion.
Dr. Hannah Wickes
Adopting a Rescue: A Behavior Case Study on Decompression
Discover how to help a newly adopted rescue dog adjust. Read our behavior case study on the 3-3-3 decompression rule, essential gear, and training tips.
Robin Maitland
New Puppy Daily Schedule: Wellness, Potty, and Sleep Routine
Discover the ideal daily schedule for a new puppy. Learn wellness routines, potty training timelines, and sleep tips for a smooth first week at home.
Jonas Cole
Best Family Dogs for Toddlers: Breeds, Safety, and Prep
Discover the best dog breeds for families with toddlers. Learn essential safety tips, home prep strategies, and how to foster safe child-dog bonds.
Anouk Beaumont
First 30 Days: A Training Progression Plan for New Dogs
Discover a step-by-step 30-day training progression plan for your new dog. Learn weekly milestones, essential gear, and expert tips for success.
Dr. Hannah Wickes
The Ideal First Week Wellness Schedule for Your New Dog
Discover the ideal first-week wellness schedule for your new dog. Learn daily routines for feeding, potty training, and bonding to ensure a healthy start.
Jonas Cole
Your New Dog's First 30 Days: A Training Progression Plan
Discover a step-by-step 30-day training progression plan for your new dog. Learn daily routines, essential gear, and milestone goals for success.
Aaron Whyte
Choosing The Best Dog Breeds For Travel And Hiking Trips
Discover the best dog breeds for travel and hiking. Learn how to choose an adventure-ready companion for your next road trip or outdoor excursion.
Priya Sutaria
Preparing Your Toddler for a New Puppy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to prepare your toddler for a new puppy with our step-by-step guide. Ensure a safe, happy introduction and build a lifelong bond.
Priya Sutaria
First Month Dog Feeding Guide: Diet Transition & Schedule
Learn how to transition your new puppy or rescue dog's diet, set a feeding schedule, and choose the right food in their crucial first 30 days at home.
Jonas Cole